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| 1. Great Property Prices |
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| Property in Murcia is still 16% cheaper than property in the
rest of Spain. Murcia has been called the “Cinderella coast”,
overlooked by tourists and property buyers alike in their quest
for a place in Spain. Now however, Murcia is coming into its
own and the foreign buyers market is discovering the delights
of a region that has so much to offer. It still presents better
value than some of its bigger sisters along the coast. |
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| 2. Transport Links |
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Five or six years ago, the only airport in Murcia
was used solely by the military and you had to fly to Alicante
airport and face a long journey down a winding coast road to reach
the coastal regions of Murcia. Now the local airport called Murcia
(San Javier) has been opened up to commercial flights and you can
fly quickly and cheaply from a multitude of airports across the
UK. If you do decide to fly into Alicante a new motorway links
the region and the journey takes under an hour. Not only this but
there is a new international airport under construction 10 minutes
outside of Murcia city and planning in the pipeline for a fast
rail line to provide quick links to Madrid and Barcelona. It is
not hard to see that this area can only become more popular as
more and more visitors arrive and fall in love with what they find. |
| 3. Climate |
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| The Costa Calidá means the “the Warm Coast” and
it is not called this without reason. The area is well known
for its mild climate and enjoys in excess of 320 days sunshine
per year, making it a popular destination for holiday makers
in both the summer and winter months. During the summer the temperature
rarely falls below 30°C (86°F), and winters are very
mild with averages around 18°C (64°F). Even in the coldest
winter frost is unknown, and snow is restricted to the mountain
tops. |
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| 4. Golf, Sports & Spas |
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Talk about Murcia and it is impossible to ignore the fact
that soon it will challenge the rest of Spain as the golf capital.
With Polaris World alone building 6 championship courses within
a 28km radius, and approximately 20 more courses planned or
under construction, the area will be a haven for the keen golfer.
Not forgetting, of course, that the region is already home
to one of the most famous European golf and sports complexes “La
Manga Club”. Many of these golf courses also provide
additional sporting facilities such as
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tennis, squash and football. The Mar Menor
is a water sport enthusiast’s paradise. This shallow
calm sea is ideal for swimming, sailing, wind surfing, kite
surfing, jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Around
the Mar Menor are clubs where you can find an instructor
or hire the equipment you need.
The water of the Mar Menor
has been renowned since Roman times for its healing properties
and both traditional and modern Spa´s are available. In Los Alcázares
you will find the spa baths dating from 1904 - still in use
today. |
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| 5. Quality of Life |
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| The Murcia region is a fantastic place for a holiday,
but it does not exclude those looking for a place to live permanently.
Its climate, air quality and the high mineral content of the
water have led to it being recognised by the World Health Organisation
as one of the healthiest places to live in the world. It provides
an environment which suits all ages and it is not hard to see
why families from all across Europe and of course from across
Spain, are choosing to settle in Murcia. Far from becoming a “Little
Britain” the area is retaining its Spanish flavour, with
foreign residents integrating into the local community. |
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Whether living here or just enjoying your holiday you will find you
have time to be with friends and family. You can stop and enjoy a
coffee in the sunshine, enjoy the sea breeze and maybe wander through
the market, enjoying the site of local produce, beautifully displayed.
The local cuisine is something which will undoubtedly enhance your
lifestyle. Imagine choosing fresh fish from the Mar Menor complemented
by fresh, tasty vegetables grown in the Murcia region. A bottle of
wine from the Murcian vineyards at Jumilla completes the meal.
Here you can live a relaxed lifestyle, with all the modern facilities
you expect in a location people only dream about. |
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